Skiing in Chatel

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We have lots of snow over the Portes du Soleil. We also have availability over Easer and April on both catered and self catered. We will offer a discount if you are quick!

Call 07890 671225

Forecast is lots of snow next Thursday and Friday, should be good for Easter

Heli ski season is now on

last weeks trip was perfect powder, this will hopefully continue until May, cost is around 300 euro or less for the day

Skiing in Chatel

We have various dates available through March and Easter and April some with mid week change over, long weekends and odd durations. Please call or email your requirements

Welcome to Steve Hutchinson Adventures.

Whether you are a regular Ski Chatel guest or you are considering coming to see us for the first time we hope you find all the information you need here. If you want to speak to us to make your booking, or for just more information:

Telephone us on 0033450 733406 or e-mail: info@ski-chatel.co.uk

French mobile for Hutch 0033 678 363621

Becky 0033 687 831546

New this year - Thursday changeovers (Sat still available)

It has come to our notice that many people would prefer Thursday

changeovers. This is because flights are a fraction of the cost of weekends. Most people seem not to have a work problem with Thursday to Thursday. Usually any day or odd duration can be made available

We have also secured several other chalets for the winter that can be catered or self catered with Saturday changeovers. Prices from £100 per person self catered. For an example please click here HAUTE REVE

To those of you who have travelled with us before, we can guarantee that our service is as good as ever. With luxurious accommodation, terrific food and our tailor made ski hosting service, we are sure you will have the best skiing holiday yet.

We are delighted to tell you that Chatel is looking as lovely as ever. Although there has been some recent development here, tight restrictions on new buildings means that there are no new high rise apartments. Chatel remains a Savoyarde gem.

By contrast the development of the lift system and pistes has been rather more dynamic. Over the last few years we have seen the installation of the new high speed Pierre Longue lift from Pre la Joux to Plaine Dranse, followed by the new high speed Cornebois lift. Now the old Chaux de Roses lift has been taken down and has been replaced by a high-speed six-person lift.
At long last the Chaux Fleurie lift, which brings us home from the Linderets valley, has been replaced by a new high speed six person lift.
Over the past couple of years additional snow cannons have been installed too.

We look forward to seeing both old and new friends in Chatel this season.

From Steve Hutchinson and the team

Getting Here :

There have never been so many flights into Geneva and many of them are with 'no-frills' airlines.

There is also much more choice from UK regional airports this season.

Geneva is only around one and a half hours away from Chatel, which makes flying a popular option.

As long as your arrival and departure are between the hours of 7am and 8pm, then your transfers are included with no additional charge. Please be aware many other companies charge separately for this or leave you hanging around the airport waiting for a 52 seater that goes to several resorts on the way.

Out of these hours there may be an additional charge of £25 per person, each way. Do bear this in mind when comparing fares and choosing your flights.

Charter flights operate from most UK airports and are often better value than the no-frills airlines. You can check all these flights and get a full costing on the Direct Line Holidays website.

Flybe now fly to Geneva on Saturdays from Newquay and Exeter plus other departure points
Easyjet has regular flights to Geneva from many regional airports
MyTravel Lite will go from Birmingham this season.
Bmi Baby operates from East Midlands.
Buzz fly to Geneva from Stanstead.

Self Drive
Even with today’s popular budget airlines, if you have a full complement of passengers, this can still be the cheapest way to travel.

You will have no restriction on luggage and you are free to take home those favourite goodies you have tried throughout your stay!
Roads have been improved considerably over the past few years and unlike the UK it is not usually nose to tail all the way!

You should be able to travel from Calais to Chatel in around 8 to 10 hours, if you use the Auto routes.

Remember that French Auto routes are toll roads, depending upon which route you take this will cost in the region of 70€ for a private car.
Although the roads to resorts are usually kept clear, it is advisable to carry snow chains.

We also recommend having a practice fitting at home just in case you do encounter the snow, when it is usually cold and dark too!

Steve Hutchinson Adventures, Millstream Cottage, Tregwarmond Mill, St.Minver, North Cornwall PL27 6RE

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